Odd flower formations on my colas

My buds are super leafy.They are in 8 weeks flower. Resin production looks good. Smell is there. However, theres so much leaf mass .Things I have done that could have caused this: I defoilated early in flower. I left a good chunk on, but cut about 40 fans off her. I also was feeding N a little too much I believe, I just recently did a res change to no N feed.Do those reasons sound like they coulda made this happen so I know for future grows? I am growing Blackjack, which is known for its high calyx-leaf ratio. I know there was no light leaks, and I kept a tight 12/12.I mean...look at these.

I forgot but something specific causes plants to produce more leaf to bud ratio in flower, I can't pin point it.

I know my stuff started to do that during a time I had my pH to low...idk if that was cause tho....

It ain't PH, You have what's called "Foxtailing" going on.
It is caused by a couple of things, primarily genetics and secondly an excess of N causing veg growth during flowering.
Back off the N & up your P a bit.

I would try growing a different strain.

Is ur signature serious? Lmao ...someone actually said that??? Lol awesome.

looks like new calyxes on top of older ones. This happens later in flowering. Plant looks healthy and that's my opinion one why its still producing. Good job.

GWN has the answer....Blackjack,,,,hmmm,,,around 12 weeks of flower,,right? Be sure to flower for the 11-12 weeks at least!